Craftsman 71-24831 User manual

Instruction Manual
Model No. 71-24831
SNOW THROWER KIT
®
STOP
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A B C F
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
DE
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
A 2 43087 3/8" x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt
B 14 43001 3/8" x 1" Hex Bolt
C 4 43350 3/8" x 1" Carriage Bolt
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
D 12 HA21362 3/8" Nylock Nut
E 12 43003 3/8" Lock Washer
F 2 23625 Spacer
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
1 2 25301 Frame Bracket
2 1 64943 Front Hanger Bracket, L.H. 54"
3 1 64944 Front Hanger Bracket, R.H. 54"
REF QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION
4 1 63571 Hanger Bracket, L.H.
5 1 63572 Hanger Bracket, R.H.
6 2 26557 Mounting Bracket
7 1 26556 Side Plate, R.H.
13 5 6
42 7
CARTON CONTENTS
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 41039 (06/19/08)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman

2Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
USE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
IN PLACE OF STEPS #1 THRU #46 IN THE
SNOW THROWER MANUAL.
FIGURE 2a RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2a or 2b)
• Attach the R.H. side plate (supplied with the kit) to the
tractor. If you removed bolts as shown in gure 1a,
install two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and 3/8" lock washers as
shown in gure 2a. If you removed nuts as shown in
gure 1b, install two 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts, 3/8" lock
washers and 3/8" nylock nuts as shown in gure 2b.
NOTE: If you remove the side plates from the tractor, be
sure to reassemble bolts and nuts back into the frame.
SIDE PLATE (L.H.)
supplied with snow thrower
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
• Attach the L.H. side plate (supplied with the snow
thrower) to the left side of the tractor frame in the
same manner as the R.H. side plate.
FIGURE 3 LEFT SIDE VIEW
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.) are determined
from the operators position while seated on the tractor.
STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1a or 1b)
• Determine if your tractor has bolts like those shown in
gure 1a or 1b.
• Remove either the hex bolts as shown in gure 1a or
the nuts as shown in gure 1b.
• Repeat for the L.H. front suspension bracket.
FIGURE 1a RIGHT SIDE VIEW
REMOVE BOLTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET (R.H.)
FRONT SUSPENSION
BRACKET (R.H.)
REMOVE NUTS
FIGURE 1b RIGHT SIDE VIEW
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
R.H. SIDE PLATE
supplied with kit
FIGURE 2b RIGHT SIDE VIEW
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
R.H. SIDE PLATE
supplied with kit
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" x 1"
CARRIAGE BOLT
PARTS SHOWN IN GRAY ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE KIT.

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FIGURE 5 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 4 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5)
• Assemble the R.H. hanger bracket to the bottom hole
where the mower stop bracket was removed and to
the upper hole under the front of the foot rest. Fasten
with two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, 3/8" lock washers and
3/8" nylock nuts. (On tractors with mufer guards,
slide the hanger bracket between the guard and the
tractor frame.)
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
• Remove the mower stop bracket and its two bolts and
nuts from the R.H. side of the tractor frame.
• If the tractor has a mufer guard at the front of the
R.H. foot rest, remove the bottom bolt and nut, and
the washer which is located between the guard and
the tractor frame.
• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of both the
R.H. and L.H. foot rests.
MUFFLER GUARD
(only on models
with side muffler)
REMOVE
BRACKET
REMOVE BOLTS, NUTS
& WASHERS SHOWN
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET
STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6)
• Assemble the L.H. hanger bracket to the left side of
the tractor frame using two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts, two
3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" nylock nuts.
FIGURE 7 LEFT SIDE VIEW
FIGURE 6 LEFT SIDE VIEW
STEP 7: (SEE FIGURE 7)
• Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest and
sway bar bracket. Use two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two
3/8" lock washers and one spacer.
• Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" anged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
SWAY BAR
BRACKET
SPACER
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
If you have a 54" mower deck skip to step #9.
For smaller decks use the following instructions.

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FIGURE 8 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 8: (SEE FIGURE 8)
• Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.
• Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" anged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
• Proceed to step #14 on page 6.
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower) 3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
STEP 9: (SEE FIGURE 9)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Remove and store the mower stop bracket and bolt
from both sides of the tractor frame.
• Remove the two bolts from the bottom of the foot
rests on both sides of the tractor frame.
FIGURE 9 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Steps #9 thru #13 for tractors with 54" mower decks.
REMOVEREMOVE
54" MOWER DECKS
FIGURE 10 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 10: (SEE FIGURE 10)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Assemble the 54" R.H. hanger bracket to the holes on
the right side of the tractor frame where the mower stop
bracket was removed. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and one 3/8" nylock nut.
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
R.H. HANGER
BRACKET (54")
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
54" MOWER DECKS
FIGURE 11 LEFT SIDE VIEW
STEP 11: (SEE FIGURE 11)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Assemble the 54" L.H. hanger bracket to the holes
where the mower stop bracket was removed on the left
side of the tractor frame. Fasten with two 3/8" x 1" hex
bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and two 3/8" nylock nuts
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
L.H. HANGER
BRACKET (54")
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
3/8" NYLOCK NUT
54" MOWER DECKS

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FIGURE 12 LEFT SIDE VIEW
STEP 12: (SEE FIGURE 12)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Assemble a frame bracket to the L.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, two 3/8" lock washers and
two spacers.
• Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" anged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT
SPACER SPACER SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower)
3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
FIGURE 13 RIGHT SIDE VIEW
STEP 13 (SEE FIGURE 13)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Assemble a frame bracket to the R.H. foot rest. Use
two 3/8" x 1" hex bolts and two 3/8" lock washers.
• Assemble a shoulder bolt (P) and a 3/8" anged nut
(BB) (both supplied with the snow thrower) to the
frame bracket.
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
5/16" x 3/4"
HEX BOLT (E)
SUSPENSION
ARM
STEP 14: (SEE FIGURE 14)
• Attach the two suspension arms to the outside of the
clutch/idler assembly using two 5/16" x 3/4" hex bolts
(E) and 5/16" nylock nuts (CC) for each arm.
3/8" NYLOCK
NUT
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT MOUNTING
BRACKET
STEP 15: (SEE FIGURE 15)
• Attach the two mounting brackets to the front of the
clutch/idler assembly using four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts
and 3/8" nylock nuts. Place the frame brackets on the
outside of the assembly frame.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
3/8" LOCK
WASHER
FRAME
BRACKET
3/8" x 1"
HEX BOLT
SHOULDER
BOLT (P)
(snow thrower) 3/8" FLANGED NUT (BB)
(snow thrower)
ALL PARTS IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
ARE SUPPLIED WITHTHE SNOW THROWER EXCEPT
FOR THOSE PARTS SHOWN IN GRAY,WHICH ARE
SUPPLIED WITH THE KIT.
54" MOWER DECKS
54" MOWER DECKS

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STEP 17: (SEE FIGURE 17)
• Turn the clutch/idler assembly right side up.
• Insert the tensioning chains through the holes shown
on the left and right sides. Attach the ends of the chains
to the springs on the upper and lower idler arms.
• Install a 3/32" hairpin cotter (LL) into the left side
chain. If the tractor's engine pulley is smaller than 6",
place it in link #3 from the spring. For larger engine
pulleys, place it in link #6 from the spring.
3/8" HEX
LOCK NUT
(DD)
SPRING (GG)
UPPER
IDLER
ARM
BOTTOM
VIEW
STEP 16: (SEE FIGURE 16)
• Turn the clutch/idler assembly upside down.
• Hook the end of the spring (GG) onto the bottom of the
bolt and nut which secure the idler pulley to the upper
idler arm. Hold the bolt head and assemble a 3/8" hex
lock nut (DD) onto the bolt, leaving enough space for
the spring to pivot freely between the two nuts.
LEFT & RIGHT
TENSIONING
CHAINS (PP)
3/32" HAIRPIN
COTTER (LL)
IN LINK #3 or #6
STEP 18: (SEE FIGURE 18)
•Two different length drive belts are supplied with your
snow thrower. Select the shorter belt with #46989
printed on it.
• Slightly loosen the hex bolt next to the upper idler
pulley. Install the drive belt down between the hex bolt
and the upper idler pulley with the at side of the belt
against the pulley. Retighten the hex bolt.
• Loop the belt around the large v-pulley, placing it
between the v-pulley and the hex bolt next to the pulley.
HEX BOLTS
DRIVE BELT
#46989
UPPER IDLER
PULLEY
FIGURE 16 VIEWED FROM BOTTOM
FIGURE 17
FIGURE 18

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STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 19)
Only for mower decks smaller than 54"
• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor
frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto
the shoulder bolts assembled to the frame brackets.
Lift the front of the assembly, positioning the upper idler
pulley so that it clears the engine pulley. Attach the front
of the assembly to the hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
HAIRPIN COTTER (KK)
STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 20)
Only for 54" mower decks
• Attach the rear of the clutch/idler assembly to the tractor
frame by sliding the notched arms of the assembly onto
the shoulder bolts assembled to the frame brackets.
Lift the front of the assembly, positioning the upper idler
pulley so that it clears the engine pulley. Attach the front
of the assembly to the hanger brackets using two pivot
lock pins (MM) and two hairpin cotters (KK).
HAIRPIN COTTER (KK)
PIVOT LOCK PIN (MM)
54" MOWER DECKS
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
RETURN TO STEP #64 IN THE SNOW
THROWER MANUAL AND FINISH
ASSEMBLING THE SNOW THROWER.
STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 21)
• Loosen the two hex bolts and nuts which fasten the top
of the tractor drawbar to the rear of the tractor frame.
• Assemble the notched end of the side brace arms
down onto both loosened bolts. Do not tighten yet.
• Fasten the weight tray to the drawbar using a
1/2" x 1-1/4" hex bolt (A), a 1/2" washer (V) and a 1/2"
nylock nut (EE). Do not tighten yet.
• Fasten the weight tray to the side brace arms using
two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Do not tighten yet.
• Fasten the cross brace to the side brace arms using
two 5/16" x 1" carriage bolts (N) and two 5/16" nylock
nuts (CC). Tighten all loose bolts at this time.
FIGURE 21 VIEWED FROM REAR
5/16" x 1"
CARRIAGE
BOLT (N)
SIDE BRACE
ARM
WEIGHT TRAY
5/16" NYLOCK
NUT (CC)
1/2" x 1-1/4"
HEX BOLT (A)
LOOSENED
NUT AND BOLT
CROSS
BRACE
1/2" NYLOCK NUT (EE)
1/2" WASHER (V)
COMPLETE STEPS #47 THRU #59 IN THE
SNOW THROWER MANUAL, THEN RETURN
TO STEP 21 ON THIS PAGE.

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